Hollywood, Florida Jury Reaches Verdict in Rear-End Collision
One driver's vehicle was stopped at an intersection when it was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver and a passenger were wearing seat belts. The defendant admitted fault for the collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $20,670
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Resolved
- 1996
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $20,670 is below the median of $66,000 for shoulder injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $25,000 to $166,763, based on 64 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On May 20, 1993, a vehicle driven by one plaintiff, with a second plaintiff as a passenger, was rear-ended by a defendant's vehicle at the intersection of S.R. 7 and Pembroke Road in Hollywood. The defendant admitted liability for the collision, shifting the focus of the dispute to the nature and extent of the plaintiffs' alleged injuries.
Both sides presented testimony from medical experts, including neurologists, a radiologist, and an orthopedic surgeon, to support their respective positions on the claimed damages. The plaintiffs' last reported demand was $35,000. However, the final verdict, settlement, or other resolution of the case is not available in the provided record.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Broward County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 1996, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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